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Princesss Theatre Collection

Step into the enchanting world of the Princesss Theatre, where timeless stories come to life on stage

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene From 'Arrah-Na-Pogue', at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Scene From "Arrah-Na-Pogue", at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Scene From "Arrah-Na-Pogue", at the Princess's Theatre, 1865. London stage production. 'The beautiful scene which we have selected for one of our Illustrations will be recognised

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. London stage productions. Drury Lane:.a scene from the ballet

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Antique photograph of the British Empire: Saturday night in the Princess's Theatre, Melbourne

Antique photograph of the British Empire: Saturday night in the Princess's Theatre, Melbourne

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from Charles Keans production of Shakespeares King Lear at the Princesss Theatre, London

Scene from Charles Keans production of Shakespeares King Lear at the Princesss Theatre, London, 1858 (litho)
6014243 Scene from Charles Keans production of Shakespeares King Lear at the Princesss Theatre, London, 1858 (litho) by English School

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1622873 Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: The Entry of Bolingbroke into London, a Scene from Richard II, at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

The Entry of Bolingbroke into London, a Scene from Richard II, at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
2772661 The Entry of Bolingbroke into London, a Scene from Richard II, at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Oxford Street, near the Princesss Theatre (b / w photo)

Oxford Street, near the Princesss Theatre (b / w photo)
3102394 Oxford Street, near the Princesss Theatre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford Street, near the Princesss Theatre)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: The New Princesss Theatre (engraving)

The New Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1616188 The New Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Princesss Theatre)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Antony and Cleopatra, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Antony and Cleopatra, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1611138 Scene from " Antony and Cleopatra, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Antony and Cleopatra)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Never too late to Mend, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Never too late to Mend, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1610678 Scene from " Never too late to Mend, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Jane Shore, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Jane Shore, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1602619 Scene from " Jane Shore, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Jane Shore)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Sketches from the 'Lights o London, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from the "Lights o London, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1590729 Sketches from the " Lights o London, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Walker, Francis S. (1848-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Advert for Princesss Theatre, London (engraving)

Advert for Princesss Theatre, London (engraving)
584713 Advert for Princesss Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Princesss Theatre, London, featuring Mr Fleximore)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Advert for Princesss Theatre, London, featuring the singers of the Pyrenees (engraving)

Advert for Princesss Theatre, London, featuring the singers of the Pyrenees (engraving)
584683 Advert for Princesss Theatre, London, featuring the singers of the Pyrenees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Princesss Theatre, London)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: The Lights o London (colour litho)

The Lights o London (colour litho)
557981 The Lights o London (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lights o London. First performed at the Princesss Theatre, 10 September 1881)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876 (chromolitho)

Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876 (chromolitho)
731728 Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Xmas entertainments, 1875-1876)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from Henry V at the Princesss Theatre, the King addressing the Troops (engraving)

Scene from Henry V at the Princesss Theatre, the King addressing the Troops (engraving)
2771950 Scene from Henry V at the Princesss Theatre, the King addressing the Troops (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Arrah-Na-Pogue, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Arrah-Na-Pogue, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1610443 Scene from " Arrah-Na-Pogue, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Arrah-Na-Pogue)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from Balfes New Opera of 'Geraldine, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from Balfes New Opera of "Geraldine, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1100705 Scene from Balfes New Opera of " Geraldine, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'The Rapparee, 'at the Princesss Theatre, the Rescue from Fire (engraving)

Scene from "The Rapparee, "at the Princesss Theatre, the Rescue from Fire (engraving)
2773882 Scene from " The Rapparee, " at the Princesss Theatre, the Rescue from Fire (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from the New Opera of 'The Porter of Havre, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from the New Opera of "The Porter of Havre, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1621335 Scene from the New Opera of " The Porter of Havre, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Sketches from 'The Silver King, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from "The Silver King, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1624329 Sketches from " The Silver King, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Ludlow, Henry (Hal) Stephen (b.1861)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Christmas at the Theatres (engraving)

Christmas at the Theatres (engraving)
1596989 Christmas at the Theatres (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas at the Theatres)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Mary, Queen of Scots, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Mary, Queen of Scots, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1105600 Scene from " Mary, Queen of Scots, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Mary)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'The Old Guard, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "The Old Guard, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1100816 Scene from " The Old Guard, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " The Old Guard)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Albertazzi and Paul Bedford at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Albertazzi and Paul Bedford at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1617051 Albertazzi and Paul Bedford at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albertazzi and Paul Bedford at the Princesss Theatre)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Sketches from 'Antony and Cleopatra, 'at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from "Antony and Cleopatra, "at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1596883 Sketches from " Antony and Cleopatra, " at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Pegram, Frederick (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: The Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)

The Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)
1105111 The Christmas Pantomimes (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Pantomimes)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Christmas Entertainments (engraving)

Christmas Entertainments (engraving)
1104785 Christmas Entertainments (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from the ballet of 'Le Diable a Quatre', at the Princess Theatre, 1845

Scene from the ballet of "Le Diable a Quatre", at the Princess Theatre, 1845
Scene from the ballet of " Le Diable a Quatre", at the Princess Theatre, 1845. London stage production, with choreography by Joseph Mazilier, music by Adolphe Adam

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Mr. Macready, as Hamlet, at the Princesss Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Mr. Macready, as Hamlet, at the Princesss Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Macready, as Hamlet, at the Princesss Theatre, 1845. William Macready on the London stage in Shakespeares " Hamlet" :the appearance of Mr

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Don Caesar de Bazan', at the Princess Theatre, 1844

Scene from "Don Caesar de Bazan", at the Princess Theatre, 1844
Scene from " Don Caesar de Bazan", at the Princess Theatre, 1844. A performance on the London stage of " Don Cesar de Bazan"

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: North front of Princesss Theatre on Eastcastle Street, St Marylebone, London, c1830

North front of Princesss Theatre on Eastcastle Street, St Marylebone, London, c1830

Background imagePrincesss Theatre Collection: Albion House and the entrance to the Princesss Theatre, Oxford Street, Westminster, London, c1840

Albion House and the entrance to the Princesss Theatre, Oxford Street, Westminster, London, c1840



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Step into the enchanting world of the Princesss Theatre, where timeless stories come to life on stage. From Shakespearean classics like King Lear and Hamlet to gripping dramas like Never too late to Mend and Jane Shore, this historic theater has captivated audiences since its inception in London, 1858. The lithographs and engravings depict scenes from these mesmerizing productions, showcasing the talent and artistry that graced the Princesss Theatre's hallowed halls. As you stroll down Oxford Street near this iconic venue, you can almost feel the excitement in the air. The New Princesss Theatre stands tall as a testament to theatrical grandeur, inviting patrons with its ornate facade and promising unforgettable experiences within. Whether it be Claudian or Antony and Cleopatra, each performance at this esteemed establishment transports spectators into worlds filled with passion, tragedy, and triumph. Even advertisements featuring renowned singers from Pyrenees testify to the theater's commitment to providing diverse entertainment options for all tastes. So why not immerse yourself in history by stepping through those doors? Let your imagination soar as you witness extraordinary tales unfold at the illustrious Princesss Theatre - a haven for both avid theatergoers and curious newcomers alike.